June 23, 2025

AVZ Minerals to resume proceedings against DRC over disputed lithium deposit

The unresolved issue poses a potential hurdle for California-based metals exploration firm KoBold Metals' plans to acquire AVZ.

June 23, 2025

Barrick’s Mali office reopens amid tax standoff

Barrick’s Bamako office reopens under court oversight as its Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine stays shut.

June 23, 2025

First Quantum reports fatality from accident at Zambia mine

An employee working at the company's Trident project in Zambia has passed away following an incident involving a dump truck.

June 23, 2025

As gold prices surge, West Africa mine operators launch drones to detect wildcat miners

Rising gold prices fuel conflicts between industrial and informal miners.

June 23, 2025

Cobalt price surges after Congo extends ban

Estimated 100,000 tonnes of EV battery material taken off the market over 7-month period.

June 22, 2025

Congo extends cobalt export ban by three months

A proposal to implement quotas has backing from miners including Glencore.

June 20, 2025

Niger junta seizes French nuclear giant Orano’s uranium mine

The mine seizure highlights the shift by military-led states in the Sahel region against Western interests.

June 20, 2025

Congo considers extending cobalt export ban as it weighs quotas

The DRC government wants more time to decide on distributing export quotas for cobalt mining companies.

June 20, 2025

Orano opposes planned Niger nationalization of its Somair mine

Niger said late on Thursday it planned to nationalize the Somair mine after months of worsening relations.

June 20, 2025

Collapse at coltan mine in eastern Congo kills 12

The cause of the tragedy at the artisanal operation remains unknown.